{"id":2706,"date":"2014-10-29T03:00:27","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=2706"},"modified":"2014-10-28T19:05:04","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T00:05:04","slug":"three-things-you-may-not-know-about-box-elder-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/29\/three-things-you-may-not-know-about-box-elder-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Things You May Not Know About Box Elder Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-212\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Allison-Box-Elder-Bug.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Allison-Box-Elder-Bug.jpg\" alt=\"The Box Elder Bug\" width=\"200\" height=\"147\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Box Elder Bug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Box elder bugs are just one of the many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/15\/protect-your-family-from-summer-and-fall-fleas\/\">fall and winter pests<\/a> homeowners need to be concerned about, especially as the weather begins to change. Today we&#8217;d like to take a more in-depth look at these bugs and talk about a few things you might not have known about them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact #1: They Prefer Trees Until Winter Strikes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trees are home to box elder bugs, and they prefer maple trees or box elder trees, which is where they get their name. However, these are hibernating <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/insect-pest-control\/nuisance-insects.php\">insects<\/a>, and if your house is is close by, don&#8217;t be surprised when you start to see them inside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact #2: They Tend to Invade in Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most alarming things about these pests is that they invade by the thousands at times. This is what prompts most people to contact a NJ pest control specialist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact #3: They Won&#8217;t Cause Damage to Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although they feed on the leaves of your maple or box elder trees, you don&#8217;t have to worry that they&#8217;ll cause any significant, lasting damage.<\/p>\n<p>As your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/10\/top-pests-new-jersey-fall-pests\/\">NJ pest control specialist<\/a>, we understand how you&#8217;ll feel if and when box elder bugs decide to take up residence in your house and yard, even if they&#8217;re not dangerous to your health. If you&#8217;d like us to do an inspection of your home and rid you of these pests, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/contact-us.php\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Allison Pest Control is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/about-us\/index.php\">preeminent pest control service provider<\/a> serving the Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex County region of New Jersey. Find out why over 5,000 of your friends and neighbors use Allison Pest Control for their homes and office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Box elder bugs are just one of the many fall and winter pests homeowners need to be concerned about, especially as the weather begins to change. Today we&#8217;d like to take a more in-depth look at these bugs and talk about a few things you might not have known about them. 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